Wayne Lewis

(guitar - 5/1976-5/1986)

Photo by Jim Peva.

Born: 3/17/1943

As a Blue Grass Boy: Wayne Lewis was the guitarist and lead singer for the Blue
Grass Boys for ten years, making him the longest tenured on that
instrument, a few months more than Tom Ewing. Despite
his long tenure with the band, he was relatively under-recorded as
a singer; Bill recorded one instrumental album and three albums featuring
guest vocalists during that time.

Before and After: After many years as a part-time musician, Lewis'
first full-time job was with Ralph Stanley in 1974, followed by
Lillimae and the Dixie Gospelaires in 1975.
Lewis left the Dixie Gospelaires to join Monroe's
band. Since leaving the Blue Grass Boys, he has led the
Wayne Lewis Band. He also performs with the Cumberland Highlanders
and co-hosts their television series on RFD-TV.